On average every year, as a result of a motor vehicle incidents (MVI), 19 workers are killed and 1,319 are injured and miss time from…
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Take precautions when working in the cold
With cold temperatures and winter conditions in the forecast in many parts of B.C., WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers to take precautions and stay…
Be safe with ladders this holiday season
The holiday season is approaching and WorkSafeBC is reminding workers, employers and the public to use ladders safely, both on the job and while decorating…
Have your say on safe work for young people
Employers, parents, young people and the public are invited to share their views on how best to protect children in the workplace by providing feedback…
It’s time to plan ahead for safe driving
The chance of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash in British Columbia increases dramatically in winter. That’s why the Winter Driving Safety…
Be aware of asbestos dangers in older homes
Risk of asbestos exposure most common during home renovations and demolitions WorkSafeBC is raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos in pre-1990s homes and urging…
High temperatures can put workers at risk of heat stress
WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and outdoor workers about the risk of developing heat stress during hot weather. If not recognized and treated early, heat stress…
Two injured in July 2 explosion/fire in Fernie
Two workers were injured, one seriously, in a work site incident in downtown Fernie July 2. On July 2, around 5:30 p.m., Elk Valley RCMP,…
Great progress for workers’ rights and protections
Letter to the Editor This is an exciting time for British Columbians. Every day, our government focuses on improving the lives of the people of…
Share your views on workers’ compensation in B.C.
A public engagement on British Columbia’s workers’ compensation system and how to shift the system to become more worker-centred, as well as how to increase…